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Color photo of a small room with illustrations of furniture on the walls, but no real furniture.
Wall mounted illustrations show how the rooms may have been furnished when Edgar Allan Poe lived in the house.

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This site is currently closed for a utility improvement project. When open, the site has limited hours.

The site includes the original home (unfurnished) where Edgar Allan Poe lived in ca.1843-1844 as well as an adjoining home with exhibits exploring Poe and publishing, Philadelphia through Poe's eyes, and Poe and his family. Ask a ranger when you arrive about options for self-guided and ranger-led tours.

Advance reservations are required for school field trips. Field trip reservations are on pause until the site reopens.

Last updated: July 8, 2024

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Mailing Address:

c/o Independence National Historical Park
143 S. 3rd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone:

215-965-2305

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